NJ Hiking

[GWashington1732]

I'll do an overnighter on short notice.

Doing the whole thing will take a little notice for my job, but very doable.

Carl

I like to hike alone. That's just the way I am. Whenever I hike with other people I always end up lagging far behind or pulling way ahead.

 

[Raisedby wolves]

I pretty much solo out there myself.

Just let me know and I will send you a hardcopy map.

The best advice I can give is to start at Batsto visitor centor and hike North to Ongs Hat then turn around.

There are only 2 legit camping areas.

No Bears or bad critters to speak of, but the coyotes may keep you awake with the yelping.

If you wait too long, the ticks and chiggers will eat you alive, so get out there by Mothers day or so.

Have fun and be safe.

Carl-

 

[GWashington1732]

I pretty much solo out there myself.

Just let me know and I will send you a hardcopy map.

The best advice I can give is to start at Batsto visitor centor and hike North to Ongs Hat then turn around.

There are only 2 legit camping areas.

No Bears or bad critters to speak of, but the coyotes may keep you awake with the yelping.

If you wait too long, the ticks and chiggers will eat you alive, so get out there by Mothers day or so.

Have fun and be safe.

Carl-

I think I'll go check it out this week and decide whether I want to do my long hike on the Appalachian or there. I've day hiked on the Appalachian before so I know what to expect there for the most part. Where would you suggest doing a day hike there?

 

[Raisedby wolves]

Start at the Carranza memorial, hike to Apple pie hill fire tower and back.

Should take you 4 hours or so.

That will give you the best impression of the Pine Barrens.

Carl-

 

[GWashington1732]

Start at the Carranza memorial, hike to Apple pie hill fire tower and back.

Should take you 4 hours or so.

That will give you the best impression of the Pine Barrens.

Carl-

Is there parking right next to the memorial so I can just look up directions to it and start right from there? I searched it and I think it says there is but I'm terrible with this internet stuff.

 

[Raisedby wolves]

There is a dirt lot behind the memorial designated for parking.

Happy trails!

Carl-

 

[GWashington1732]

There is a dirt lot behind the memorial designated for parking.

Happy trails!

Carl-

Thanks, I'm going to go check it out once I can put a day aside for it.